Trees: Resources

Tell Me, Tree: All About Trees for Kids

By Gail GibbonsLittle, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2002

ISBN: 0316309036Ages: 1-8

Delightful water color illustrations enhance the perfectly age appropriate discussion of trees. From the structure, to the types of trees and their leaves, to conservation of tree products ? this is a true winner for early readers or to read aloud and share the pictures.

The Tree Book for Kids and Their Grown Ups

By Gina IngogliaBrooklyn Botanic Garden, 2008

ISBN: 1889538434Ages: 8 and up

A great look at leaves, seeds and the flowers of 33 different tree species of North America. Water color illustrations create a marvelous depiction of each of the parts of these trees. Great science addition to your library.

Trees, Leaves & Bark (Take Along Guides)

By Diane BurnsCooper Square Publishing Llc., 1995

ISBN: 1559716282Ages: 8 and up

Take a detailed look at willows, aspens, cottonwoods and so many more varieties of trees. Find out about their bark, leaves, seeds, growth patterns and enjoy the beautiful illustrations that go along with them.

A Tree Is a Plant (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science)

By Clyde Robert BullaHarperCollins, 2001

ISBN: 0064451968Ages 4-8

This is the science of the apple tree. Learn all about how an apple tree grows from seed to the growth of fruit and then enjoy experiments and investigations of your own. Great illustrations.

Trees to Paper (Welcome Books: How Things Are Made)

By Inez SnyderChildren's Press(CT), 2003

ISBN: 051624356XAges 4 to 8

This book is a basic look at the process of turning trees into paper. A very good first stage for early learners. Photographs and simple text help young children to learn about paper.

A Walk in the Deciduous Forest (Biomes of North America)

By Rebecca L. JohnsonLerner Classroom, 2001

ISBN: 1575055279Ages 9 and up

The biome of a deciduous forest is depicted through illustrations, photographs and higher level text that really documents this topic from a scientific point of view. Complete with a map of North America to show where various trees grow. Outstanding resource for older kids.

A Walk in the Boreal Forest

By Rebecca L. JohnsonLerner Classroom, 2001

ISBN: 1575055287Ages 9 and up

A companion book to the title above, this book studies the details of the boreal forests of North America, Europe and Asia. Likewise, this book contains a map to show where trees grow and a nice mix of photographs and illustrations to help detail the science behind the topic.

A Walk in the Rain Forest (Biomes of North America)

By Rebecca L. JohnsonLerner Classroom, 2001

ISBN: 1575055252Ages 9 and up

This book continues the series and focuses on the rainforest. This book also makes a quick reference to other biomes on the earth in addition to the tropical rainforest.

How does a pine tree grow? This book is a great resource for explaining the science behind pine trees. This book is designed for the early learner and includes basic vocabulary with definitions, an index, great photographs, and large print.